Illamasqua Discussion

[kerry-jane88]

*tiptoes into the thread* Sooooo...I'm a newbie to Illamasqua products.  I just started wearing their nail varnish a couple of months ago and now have 5 of them.  They're the best quality nail polish I've found!  I've also thought about trying their lipsticks, but I hear they can be a bit dry?  And as far as their other products go, I'm completely clueless.  From reading the last couple of pages of this thread, I gather they have nice blushes?  Always looking to expand the variety of brands in my stash.

I'd say all your points are right! I have so many of their polishes and theyre fantastic. I've ended up throwing away most of their lipsticks because they're drying. Some were so dry they'd barely swatch properly! I think they've tried to turn that around with their new glamoure collection though, as they keep saying that they have a sheen to them etc, though I havent tried those shades yet. Powder blushes are the star products for me. Im bought so much illamasqua over the years that im selling most of it on now as I'll just never get round to using it all up!

 

[ChosenOne]

Im bought so much illamasqua over the years that im selling most of it on now as I'll just never get round to using it all up!

Good to know! Okay so I will skip on the lipsticks (I think I have around 150 lipsticks right now anyway, so maybe getting into a new brand of those isn't the best idea) and check out the powder blush. Looks like Sephora only carries 5 colors. I assume the Illamasqua site has more? I'll have to check that out. I think there might be a department store about a half hour from me that has an Illamasqua counter too, so I'll have to call and see if it's true!

 

[kerry-jane88]

Good to know!  Okay so I will skip on the lipsticks (I think I have around 150 lipsticks right now anyway, so maybe getting into a new brand of those isn't the best idea) and check out the powder blush.  Looks like Sephora only carries 5 colors.  I assume the Illamasqua site has more?  I'll have to check that out.  I think there might be a department store about a half hour from me that has an Illamasqua counter too, so I'll have to call and see if it's true!

Illamasquas direct site has crazy awesome sales twice a year

 

[Rainbunny]

[quote name="Bcteagirl" url="/t/118563/illamasqua-discussion/ Good to know!  Okay so I will skip on the lipsticks (I think I have around 150 lipsticks right now anyway, so maybe getting into a new brand of those isn't the best idea) and check out the powder blush.  Looks like Sephora only carries 5 colors.  I assume the Illamasqua site has more?  I'll have to check that out.  I think there might be a department store about a half hour from me that has an Illamasqua counter too, so I'll have to call and see if it's true! [/quote] I have Illamasqua's cream blusher in Laid. It's a gorgeous pink-violet shade--that's all I have right now, but I love it. I'm thinking of layering Mac's Peony Petal on top as a lighter highlighting shade.

 

[shellygrrl]

Looks like Sephora only carries 5 colors.  I assume the Illamasqua site has more?  I'll have to check that out.  I think there might be a department store about a half hour from me that has an Illamasqua counter too, so I'll have to call and see if it's true!

Bloomingdales carries virtually the entire range, if you don't want to order direct from Illamasqua. I have one of their lipsticks: Sangers. It's a matte neutral red. I think most of their lipsticks are matte. It is pigmented (and does swatch well), not uncomfortable to wear, but it isn't hydrating (if that makes sense)? I definitely agree the nail polishes are amazing. Haven't tried the blushes, but it seems to me they are very pigmented.

 

[ChosenOne]

I definitely agree the nail polishes are amazing. Haven't tried the blushes, but it seems to me they are very pigmented.

Yup, it's a Bloomingdale's that's about a half hour away from me that I was thinking carries Illamasqua (because I know not all Bloomingdale's carry that line). I checked and was right that they do carry it, so I might have to make a trip down there in the next week or two to check everything out in person!

 

[shellygrrl]

:cheer:

 

[fleur de lis]

I'm really keen to try the Matte Veil when it comes out. Have been on the hunt for a decent mattifying primer for ages!

 

[kerry-jane88]

I have one of their lipsticks: Sangers. It's a matte neutral red. I think most of their lipsticks are matte. It is pigmented (and does swatch well), not uncomfortable to wear, but it isn't hydrating (if that makes sense)?

Sangers is one of my keepers, actually wearable and I prefer the colour over macs reds. the inconsistency of the lipstick lines quality is disappointing.

 

[LastContrast]

I like Sangers too - esp with a gloss of Succubus on top. It's drying, but on par with MACs mattes like Ruby Woo to me.

 

[kimibos]

Did you guys see this? They are coming out with Liquid Lipsticks.

 

[kimibos]

I luv the Limecrime Velevetines BUT i cant wait for these! i expect Perfection from Illamasqua!

 

[purplevines]

I luv the Limecrime Velevetines BUT i cant wait for these! i expect Perfection from Illamasqua!

Awesome! I can't wait to take a look at these, but knowing me I'll probably buy them because the ladies at the counter are the sweetest

 

[kimibos]

Here is the Link to the Illamasqua Website. They have some swatches. they look way better in the Videos.

http://www.illamasqua.com/shop/matte-lip-liquid-surrender

I really dont like the color Selection, i really wanted a Red one. Maybe theyll do more colors later. Also they are going to be $34.88 here in the US.

That is Way too Expensive compare to the other MATTE Liquid Lipsticks in the market.

Kat Von D - $19
Limecrime- $20
MUFE- $24
BITE - $28
Hourglass- $28


i dont see them as a HIT product.

 

[purplevines]

Here is the Link to the Illamasqua Website. They have some swatches. they look way better in the Videos.

http://www.illamasqua.com/shop/matte-lip-liquid-surrender

I really dont like the color Selection, i really wanted a Red one. Maybe theyll do more colors later. Also they are going to be $34.88 here in the US.

That is Way too Expensive compare to the other MATTE Liquid Lipsticks in the market.

Kat Von D - $19
Limecrime- $20
MUFE- $24
BITE - $28
Hourglass- $28


i dont see them as a HIT product.

How do you know that's the price? was that from the currency conversion?

That is really steep for a product with a small colour selection..it seems a bit too much for Illamasqua, that's more than a blush!

 

[kimibos]

How do you know that's the price? was that from the currency conversion?

That is really steep for a product with a small colour selection..it seems a bit too much for Illamasqua, that's more than a blush!

18.50 pounds is 31.10 in USD but All the blogs i read say $34.88 for the US Price.

EDIT= if you change the UK site to USD it says $30.

Well i know im not paying that

i would rather try one from HG or Bite.

 

[purplevines]

18.50 pounds is 31.10 in USD but All the blogs i read say $34.88 for the US Price.

hmmm..

When I finally found the button to see the US pricing it said $30.02

however! The prices from the direct site are not what are in stores here in Canada at the Bay (and I think Illamasqua is the only brand that US and CA have the same prices)
example. eyebrow cake on the website is $25, in stores here its 23.

I reckon these will be about $28, so that it stays competitive. TBH 28 is still too much for something I can get for $22 (KVD), totally agreeing that this will not be a HIT

 

[katred]

Good news everyone! (Hands up if you read that in Professor Farnsworth's voice from Futurama...)

Illamasqua is releasing more of its satiny "Glamore" lipsticks. There are four more bright shades:

http://www.reallyree.com/2014/06/illamasqua-glamore-lipstick-new-shades-july-2014-swatches.html

And seven nude shades that cover a range of skin tones:

http://www.reallyree.com/2014/06/illamasqua-glamore-nude-lipstick-collection-swatches.html

All of these are supposed to be out at the end of July.

Vampette and Rockabilly will be mine!!

 

[LastContrast]

Oooh Rockabilly and Kitsch both look gorgeous.

 

[LivN]

I look forward to Glamore nude lipsticks, I'm after MLBB "flesh" nude which, since I'm fair and my lips are not pigmented, is very hard to find!